untutelary

/ʌntuːˈtɛləri/

Definitions

1. adjective

unfit to be a tutor or teacher; lacking the qualities or abilities necessary for teaching or guiding.

“The untutelary parents struggled to provide their children with the education they deserved.”

2. noun

a person who is not qualified or competent to act as a tutor or teacher.

“The untutelary instructor was unable to answer the students’ questions.”

Synonyms

  • incompetent
  • unqualified

Antonyms

  • competent
  • qualified